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ContentsPage NumberWelcome and Introduction 3Studying Paediatrics at Trinity College 4Mission Statement 4Educational objectives 4Aims of the paediatric course 5Structure of the Course 6Content of the Course 6Lectures 9Paediatric Out-Patient List NCH 12Guidelines for Clinical Examination of Children and Dress Code 13Typical student day 15Examinations and Assessments 15Course Appraisal 18Recommended Reading List 19Library facilities 20How to Get to the Hospital 20Parking 20Appendix A Dress Code 22Appendix B Multiple Choice Examination with Sample Questions 23Appendix C Guidelines for Students at Examination 26Conduct of Examinations 282
Welcome and Introduction to the Department of PaediatricsThe Department of Paediatrics is based in the National Children’s Hospital in Tallaght and is part ofthe Adelaide and Meath Hospital Dublin incorporating The National Children’s Hospital (AMNCH).Paediatrics involves the medicine, surgery and psychology of the newborn, the infant, the toddler andthe child up to the age of 18 years.The National Children's Hospital has a long history of expertise in the training of clinicalprofessionals. It is the oldest paediatric teaching hospital in Ireland and the UK and has a longassociation with Trinity College, dating back to 1821 and has held the chair of paediatrics since1960. A major objective of The Hospital since its foundation is the training of medical and nursingstudents and it has a recognised tradition of excellence in paediatric teaching.The aims of paediatric education are to provide knowledge, skills and attitudes, with a caring, child andfamily centred approach in an enjoyable and rewarding manner. Students are encouraged to develop alife-long commitment of self-learning and to become compassionate, caring, competent, and efficientdoctors, with well developed communicating skills. The Department of Paediatrics conducts, promotesand supports many national and international research programmes.The Paediatric undergraduate course comprises of an eight week comprehensive teaching programme,with lectures, presentations, roundtable discussions, evidence based projects and small group bedsideclinical teaching. The Department supports the philosophy of self-directed and life-long learning.Whilst students retain responsibility for their learning, this is supported by the extensive teachingprogramme and by the staff. Students are encouraged to supplement the programme provided withpersonal study and research. The course is provided in The National Children’s Hospital AMNCHTallaght and in addition students have a two week attachment at Our Lady's Children’s HospitalCrumlin and neonatal paediatric teaching is delivered at the Coombe Women's Hospital and at theRotunda Hospital. A number of visits to other healthcare institutions are also provided. All members ofthe medical staff are committed to ensuring that you have an enjoyable and instructive attachment. Wewelcome your opinions and value your appraisal of the course. If you have any queries or problemsplease let us know.Dr Edna Roche, Senior Lecturer, Head of Department of Paediatrics, 01 896 3763Dr Judith Meehan, Lecturer01 896 3771 jmeehan@tcd.ieDr Anne Marie Murphy, Lecturer 01896 3771 murpha43@tcd.ieMs Siobhan Tynan-O Mahony, Executive Officer and Secretary 01 896 3763Ms Sandra Kenny, Executive Officer and Part-Time Secretary 01 896 3747 s.kenny@tcd.ieDepartment of PaediatricsTrinity Centre for Health SciencesNational Children’s HospitalTallaght, Dublin 243
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Page 9 and 10: LECTURESDr Edna RocheDr Basil Elnaz
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Page 13 and 14: GUIDELINES FOR THE CLINICAL EXAMINA
Page 15 and 16: TYPICAL STUDENT DAY8.30 Student pre
Page 17 and 18: 2. Final Examination in Paediatrics
Page 19 and 20: RECOMMENDED READING LISTBasic Title
Page 21 and 22: Appendix A DRESS CODEThe following
Page 23 and 24: Appendix BMultiple Choice Examinati
Page 25 and 26: Before filling in a multiple choice
Page 27: Conduct of ExaminationsExcept as pr

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